Please excuse the surf slang. I couldn't resist. Yesterday after the kids got home from school, I decided to take them up to the North Shore to see the huge waves that we have been hearing about on the news. They were having the Eddie Aikau Surf Competition at Waimea Bay, and although I knew we would miss the action, we still wanted to see the 30-50 foot waves that had been predicted. The largest in 40 years! We stopped at Chris' work on the way up to see if he wanted to join us. He was a little worried about the traffic, and yes it was horrible. We finally got out and walked about a half mile away from the beach when we figured we could beat the snail's pace of traffic on foot.
We were not disappointed. These pictures don't do justice to the size of these massive waves. It was incredible, not only to see the waves, but to hear them crash, and see all the mist in the air they created. There was so much foam, Corynn said that the ocean looked like milk.
I am amazed at nature's beauty. I am in awe of those surfers who can harness the power of these waves, and look so elegant doing it.
We were not disappointed. These pictures don't do justice to the size of these massive waves. It was incredible, not only to see the waves, but to hear them crash, and see all the mist in the air they created. There was so much foam, Corynn said that the ocean looked like milk. 
Although the competition was over (congratulations to Greg Long) surfers were still out there enjoying the swells. Every once in a while one would ride in to the applause of hundreds (or maybe thousands) of people cheering for them.
4 comments:
That is so neat, I hope to one do see those waves in person....obviously they won't be as huge, but just to be in Hawaii will do!!
I love your new family pic, so cute:)!!!
WOw! The ocean does look like milk. What an opportunity to see the hugest waves Hawaii has seen in years. How fun that Chris could go with you.
That looks so wonderful!
I hope your having fun with your familY for Christmas!!!!!!
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